Accounting Manager

Overview

This role owns the general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting for a growing technology organization operating under US GAAP, SOX, and SEC reporting requirements. The Accounting Manager reports to the Controller and partners closely with FP&A, tax, and internal audit.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and quarter-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis in NetSuite
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with US GAAP, including:
  • ASC 606 revenue recognition
  • ASC 842 lease accounting
• Support SOX 404 compliance by documenting key controls, performing control testing, and remediating deficiencies identified by internal or external audit
• Coordinate external audits and quarterly reviews, managing PBC deliverables and auditor requests for SEC reporting purposes
• Review complex accounting issues (revenue arrangements, stock-based compensation, capitalized software) and prepare technical memos with position papers
• Manage and develop a team of 2–3 staff and senior accountants, including setting priorities and reviewing work product
• Drive process automation and close acceleration initiatives, including workflow tooling (BlackLine, FloQast, or similar)

Requirements

• 5–8 years of combined public accounting and industry experience; Big 4 or national firm background strongly preferred
• Active CPA license
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Deep working knowledge of US GAAP, SOX internal controls, and SEC reporting requirements (10-K/10-Q familiarity a plus)
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) and close management tools
• Proven ability to lead a close calendar and manage a small team under deadline pressure
• Strong Excel skills and comfort analyzing large datasets for reconciliation and flux analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• SEC registrant or SaaS industry experience
• Familiarity with equity administration (Carta) or technical accounting research platforms